World – Page 65
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NewsAir pollution drops at LA despite record year
Air pollution at the Port of Los Angeles dropped in 2016 despite it handling a record amount of cargo.
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NewsDust may hamper future development
Port of Hedland’s long-awaited dust management report could affect the way the port expands and develops in the future.
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NewsUSD$25m to help Russian port cut emissions
A Russian port could see its atmospheric emissions reduced by 90% as part of a USD$25.2m investment.
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NewsTackling getting to grips with carbon footprint
Delegates will be able to take part in an interactive carbon footprint workshop designed to help save them time and money at this year’s GreenPort Cruise and Congress event.
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NewsRecycling plant will tackle high energy costs
A UK naval port will benefit from reduced carbon footprint and energy costs following work to install a specialist recycling plant.
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NewsCargo app now better able to tackle congestion
A mobile app that helps reduce air emissions related to cargo transportation has been adapted to improve its efficiency.
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NewsEmissions free tractor strengthens efficiency
A zero-carbon container project is increasing efficiency and reducing maintenance at a European terminal.
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NewsGreen discounts scheme expands to China
A Chinese port supplier has become the country''s first to incentivise green ships, ports and service providers.
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NewsRenewable energy support pays off for ports
Ports could receive infrastructure investment by supporting offshore renewable energy projects.
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NewsTexan port wins kudos for environmental performance
Corpus Christi has become the first port in Texas USA to gain kudos from green certification which recognises its environmental performance.
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NewsAustralian terminal operator spends thousands on community improvements
An Australian terminal operator is granting eighteen local community organisations AUS$250,000 to help change young people’s lives for the better.
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NewsOakland to cooperate in investigation to cut harmful diesel fumes
California''s Port of Oakland says it will cooperate fully with an investigation into whether it is sufficiently tackling harmful diesel fumes.
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NewsThe state of the inland waterways
It has been a couple of years since the European Court of Auditors (ECA) flagged up problems with the development of inland waterways in Europe, Anne-Marie Causer investigates where we are at now.
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NewsClean air plan tackles California pollution
The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have released a draft of their 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) to further key pollution reduction and zero emissions goals.
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NewsVancouver port provides local eco boost
The Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation and the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority have completed a conservation project to benefit the ecological footprint of the area.
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NewsThirteen ports up for ESPO award
Thirteen ports are in the running for the ESPO Award 2017 which this year will be awarded for ‘Art and cultural involvement of the port.’
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NewsLucrative potential of offshore recycling
Veolia and Peterson have begun recycling the first offshore structure at their new UK decommissioning facility, in a new lucrative market which could drive further sustainability in the industry.
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NewsValencia pioneers hydrogen machinery
The Port Authority of Valencia and the Valenciaport Foundation is to pioneer the use of hydrogen and fuel cells in port machinery prototypes by 2020.
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NewsPort of Vigo achieves PERS certification
Spain’s Port of Vigo has been awarded the only port sector specific environmental management standard, demonstrating its commitment to tackling environmental challenges.
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NewsRail development vital for ports
The Port of Rotterdam Authority has said that continued rail investment is crucial in increasing the sustainability of the freight transport sector to serve ports.
